The Abdominal Stretch

🎙️ This Week in Pro Wrestling — we dive into all the biggest stories shaking up the wrestling world:

Special co-host: Lucha Underground star Mariachi Loco (@KEEPINITLOCO) who brings his insight to and some interesting stories from Lucha Underground. 

TOPICS COVERED:
• Penta possibly injured — what we know and what it means
• Traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series match announced
• War Games predictions — who we think walks out alive

Tune in for analysis, chaos, and the takes your pro-wrestling fandom depends on. 🎧🔥

🎙️ This Week on The Abdominal Stretch – The One Where Pumps Is READY to Throw Hands 😤

On this week’s episode, the wrestling world is in chaos, and so are we.

Maxxine Dupri shocks the division and walks out as the new Women’s Intercontinental Champion. 

Gunther makes his long-awaited return 

Penta vs Finn Bálor in a match that had us yelling at the screen.

We discuss the Last time. It's now.

Meanwhile, Nathan is fully in his “Cody & Solo Are My Dads” era, Nate spoils all of SmackDown like it’s his job, is excited about the return of the traditional 5 on 5 elimination match. 

We break down and preview AEW Full Gear

The boys reminisce about Universal Studios in the 90s

And Pumps is absolutely ready to fight someone—possibly everyone.

Hot takes. Unhinged analysis. Your weekly dose of pro-wrestling chaos.

Your fandom awaits. 🎧🔥

🎙️ This Week on The Abdominal Stretch
The Final Time… is NOW. The clock has hit zero and we’re diving head-first into the chaos.

This week, we break down AEW Blood & Guts — the carnage, the storytelling, the spots that made us yell at the TV, and the choices that… well… made us question some life decisions.

But that’s not all:

Who actually leveled up coming out of the match?
Who needs a reset button?
What ripple effects will this have heading into the next PLE cycle?

Plus: all the other wild wrestling headlines you need to know, a few hot takes nobody asked for, and the usual blend of humor, armchair booking, and deep-cut fandom you expect Stretchamaniacs!

🎙️ The Abdominal Stretch – “Championship Chaos & Tournament Time”
On today’s Abdominal Stretch, we’re diving headfirst into the wild world of pro wrestling headlines:

🏆 John Cena’s 16-Man Tournament has officially kicked off — we’re breaking down our predictions, bracket favorites, and who’s most likely to run the table.

💥 CM Punk is your new World Champion, and we’ve got thoughts — was this the right move, or a short-term shocker?

👋 Jesse Ventura is out from Saturday Night Main Event — what happened, and who should replace him?

🌟 Daniel Garcia — is he a star or still missing that next-level spark?

👑 Chelsea Green is once again your Women’s U.S. Champion — we look back on Giulia’s reign

It’s all predictions, debates, and classic Abdominal Stretch energy — stretching the truth, breaking kayfabe, and having a damn good time doing it.

💪 THIS WEEK ON THE ABDOMINAL STRETCH 💪

🪳Pumps gives us an Epic Tale from the Shoot Job!
🎃Pablo preps for Halloween. 
🦍Nathan bought a thrift store Gorilla. 

💥 Kota Ibushi suffers a broken femur — what’s next for The Golden Star?
🔥 Goldberg runs his mouth on Asuka — and the internet’s not having it.
🐟 Darby Allin beats Jon Moxley… with a fishbowl?!
🦂 Sting returns as Old Man Sting — and it’s glorious.
🚫 Bron & Bronson are out of the title picture (for now).
👊 Jey Uso vs. CM Punk is official for Saturday Night’s Main Event.
🤔 Is Chris Jericho officially a free agent?
We’re breaking it all down, brother!

🎙️ Pro wrestling talk from dudes who can't keep up with all the pro-wrestling.

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🤼‍♂️ THIS WEEK IN PRO WRESTLING!

We got a rare appearance from Vinnie Mac — and that new hair’s got the internet talking 💇‍♂️

The Dudley Boyz hand over their boots to the Hardys in a symbolic passing of the torch 🪓

WWE puts Andrade on ICE 🧊

The Gorillas of Destiny hit WWE TV as the MFT 🔥

Matt Cardona crashes NXT,

and John Cena has just four matches left! 🏁

Plus — we break down Crown Jewel and give our take on all the fallout 👑💥

Pumps and Pablo have a Wrestling DVD/VHS off, 

🎙️ All that and more on this week’s episode of The Abdominal Stretch!

🎙️ The Abdominal Stretch: This Week in Pro Wrestling!

Things are getting loco this week—literally! We’re joined by The Psychedelic Assassin, Loco, straight outta Lucha Underground fame to talk chaos, comebacks, and cosmic elbow drops. 🌈💀

Meanwhile, Sting’s son is stepping into the squared circle—turns out scorpion stingers might be hereditary. 🦂

Keenan Thompson is producing a Macho Man biopic—expect more “Oooh Yeah!” than “Good Burger.” 🍔💪

Braun Strowman’s going full slasher villain in Jason (finally, a monster role that fits). 🔪

Andrade returns to AEW, Los Americanos get official names, and we’re wondering... where are we even going with this storyline? 🤔

Tune in, stretch out, and let’s flex those fandom muscles! 💪🎧 #TheAbdominalStretch #ProWrestling #LuchaUnderground #AEW #MachoMan #Sting #BraunStrowman

This week on The Abdominal Stretch 🎙️

* 🏠 The boys are BACK in studio (…but does Pumps even wanna be here?)
* 👀 Nathan saw HIM
* 💥 Wrestling at its finest — Hangman vs. Fletcher proves why AEW stands out
* ⚖️ AEW vs. WWE style clash: indie grit vs. blockbuster drama
* 🎤 Cody Rhodes’ comments hit Pumps right in the feels
* 🤔 Why Andrade’s WWE run fizzled out
* ⏳ Will Killer Kross return before WrestleMania?
* 🕵️ Nathan with the gotcha journalism
* 🎲 How (and why) to bet on pro wrestling


It’s messy, it’s unfiltered, and it’s all the pro-wrestling absurdity you love—delivered with a stretch of sarcasm and a whole lot of questionable takes.

On this week’s episode, we’ve got a stacked card of wrestling chaos and Hollywood “what ifs”:

Bautista was almost Peacemaker?! We break down how close we came to Drax swapping the Guardians for a toilet bowl helmet.

Wrestlers turned actors who did it best (and who should’ve stayed in the ring)?

The Beast is Back — Brock Lesnarsk Rips his pants! 

Wrestle Palooza Heats Up — Cody Rhodes is back, and the card is shaping into something 

Dirty Dom does the unthinkable — Dominik Mysterio wins the AAA Mega Championship. We talk about how far he’s come from “Eddie’s son” chants to Mexico’s top prize.

Rasslin' laughs, hot takes, and the deepest nerd dives into the squared circle. 🤼‍♂️🔥

🎙️ Dem Boys Are Back in Town!

What a wild week in pro wrestling, and we’re breaking it all down:

🇫🇷 Clash at Paris highlights
📺 AEW’s pay-per-view landing on HBO
👋 John Cena’s last SmackDown — only 7 appearances left
💦 Brock “Pee Pee” Lesnar (we said what we said)
🦸 Have you been watching Peacemaker?
🥊 Rampage Jackson’s messy victim-blaming
💥 AJ Lee makes her big return
💪 The Rock’s wild body transformation


All that plus the usual jokes, hot takes, and nerdy wrestling deep dives.